The difference b/w prediction from Bayesian and human reasonings on probability estimation. Humans underreact (in the first few trials) and overreact (thereafter) to the unexpected results. Authors explain this from that participants pay as little attention to the results as possible
Chimps show signature behavior of human joint action. Chimpanzees' chosen handover locations shifted towards the location of the experimenter's free or unobstructed hand, suggesting they represent the constraints of the joint task even though their individual half of the task was unobstructed
Many Europeans inherited genes from Yamnaya, who were likely to be infected from animals they kept. These genes empowers one's immune system, but could be a source of many modern diseases, like multiple sclerosis. However, paleogenetic research could produce new medicines.
We argue that culture has exerted a profound impact on human cognition from the start in a dual manner: It scaffolds cognition through both development and evolution, and it thereby continually diversifies the form and content of human thinking
Generalized morality (measured by one-dimensional judgment from morally good to morally bad, as opposed to contextual morality, involving many contexual factors) may have evolved as society became large and complex where we frequently encounter strangers.
Genetic factors predisposing to homosexuality may increase mating success in heterosexuals. Masculine females and feminine men are, when heterosexual, have more opposite-sex sexual partners. Genes predisposing to homosexuality may confer a mating advantage in heterosexuals
An entry criticizing Smith's paper on evolutionary psychology (not a very good critique IMO though). Adds some thoughts on possible motives behind philosophers' criticism of EP (moral issues with EP).
A study simulating persistent hunting w/ walking and running in various conditions. Conclusion: PH w/ walking has severe limitations but could be thought to be a precursur of PH w/ running before adaptations for running fully evolved.
Argues that language is not the only dominant factor of the evolution of human's cognition. Interaction between L and other factors (an episodic memory capable of mental time travel, mentalizing, advanced executive attention for governing working memory, and inner speech) was the driving force.
Game theoretical modeling proves that cognitive systems seeking only for increasing fitness do better in natural selection than those caring about truth. This gives support to Hoffmann's theory.
"Caucasian" is a scientifically meaningless category. Moreover, forcing people with diverse origins to check a box under the "race" is not morally good. Alternative: letting them identify their origin by free description.
Samir Okasha, "Agents and Goals in Evolution" (Oxford UP, 2018) - New Books Network
https://www.pnas.org/topic/565
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010027724000337?dgcid=raven_sd_via_email
New estimates indicate that males are not larger than females in most mammal species - Nature Communications
Is the Future of Medicine Hidden in Ancient DNA?
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'Eve' author says medicine often ignores female bodies. 'We've been guinea pigs'
https://www.science.org/content/article/worldwide-survey-kills-myth-man-hunter
'Race: The Power of an Illusion'
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1090513808000688?
The evolution of peace | Behavioral and Brain Sciences | Cambridge Core
Did a philosopher make evolutionary psychology impossible?
Comparing walking and running in persistence hunting
Another dismissal of biological facts that go against ideology: The NYT claims that “maternal instinct” is a misogynistic myth.
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Mismeasure for mismeasure - Nature
Fitness Beats Truth in the Evolution of Perception - Acta Biotheoretica
Too many scientists still say Caucasian